heard Rev. James Parsons, of York, one of the first
preachers of the day. Surrey Chapel is the place of the celebrated
Rowland Hill's protracted ministry. Its shape is octagon, and it
will seat 3,000 persons. The church service was read well by a
person of strong, sonorous voice. At the conclusion of the church
service Mr. Parsons ascended the pulpit. His prayer was simple,
unaffected, and scriptural. His text was Luke xi. 47-48. His manner
was by no means pleasing; he stood nearly motionless, and appeared
to be reading his sermon. Yet attention was riveted; the current of
thought soon began to rise, and continued to swell, until he came
to a pause. Then there was a general burst of coughing; after which
the preacher proceeded in an ascending scale of argument, until he
had his audience entranced, when he would burst forth upon his
captives with the combined authority and tenderness of a conqueror
and deliverer, and press them into the refuge city of Gospel
salvation.

_Jan. 25th._--Attended a Missionary-meeting in Southwark Chapel.
Mr. Thomas Farmer, presided. Several spake: one a New Zealander,
whose wit and oddities amused all, but profited none.

_Jan. 26th._--Had an interview with Lord Glenelg, on the subject of
my mission. We can get a charter for the Upper Canada Academy, but
assistance is uncertain. His Lordship was very courteous and
communicative. He thanked me for the information I gave him
concerning the Colonies.

_Jan. 31st, Sunday._--Preached twice to-day (in City Road and
Wilderness Row). The Lord was with me, and I believe I did not
labour in vain.

_Feb. 13th._--Had an interview with the Rt. Hon. Edward Ellice; was
received with great kindness; he promised to use his utmost
influence to promote the object of my mission at the Colonial
office.

_Feb. 18th._--Called at the residences of several of the nobility;
found none at home, but Lord Ashburton, who gave me L5.

_Feb. 20th._--Made no progress in the way of collecting; much
ceremony is necessary. Have obtained some useful information, and
written to Sir Robert Peel on the object of my mission.

_Feb. 21st, Sunday._--Heard the Rev. Peter McOwan preach. It was
the best sermon I have heard from a Methodist pulpit since my
arrival in England. I preached in Gr